Initially envisioned by 2009 NASPA summer interns Jimmy Doan and Danielle Howard, the NASPA Graduate Associate Program (GAP) is an initiative to increase leadership opportunities of graduate students within NASPA. NASPA GAs work collaboratively with other GAs throughout the world to become another communication conduit for NASPA events, publications, and programs offerings within a campus community. Associates also have the opportunity to serve on an unofficial graduate student council, providing another perspective for NASPA student membership.
The benefits of becoming a NASPA GA are numerous. Aside from becoming more knowledgeable about your professional association and networking with other graduate students, all NASPA GAs will receive recognition on the NASPA website, a complimentary copy of Beginning Your Journey: A Guide for New Professionals in Student Affairs (Third Edition), and the ability to apply to be a NASPA Annual Conference Intern in Orlando, FL.
All application materials must be submitted by July 16, 2012 12:00 p.m. eastern for the priority deadline. For the final deadline, all application materials must be submitted by August 10, 2012 12:00 p.m. Applications submitted by the priority deadline will be given priority over those submitted by the final deadline. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Nathan Victoria, Director of Member Engagement and Student Initiatives, at nvictoria@naspa.org, @NASPAtweets, or 202-265-7500, x1163.